'Lambi judaai' singer a hit after Emraan's song in 'Jannat'

DebeshBannerjee

His song however, was slightly tweaked to suit the movie, explains Ahmed. “The initial composition did not have a female voice. But in the movie a female voice adds a dynamic undertone with the aalaps. Even the arrangement of the lyrics and timing of the various instruments was slightly customized. Bhatt saab told me, ‘one should hear the song and get the feeling of being lonely in a crowd’.” Other singers from Pakistan in the past have complained of being robbed of the credit of creating the music but Ahmed says his first outing in Bollywood has been more than satisfactory. Now Ahmed is busy wrapping up his first album, Judaai, which releases early next year, comprising eight soulful rock ballads. “There is a soft rock track Gin Gin I am excited about. Its video has been shot in Pakistan and will air in a few weeks time. The album maintains my signature sound, fusion of the electric guitar and vocals and has my hit song Lambi Judaai as well,” says Ahmed. If given a chance he would love to collaborate with AR Rahman for an album. “I admire his passion for music. Singing with him would be an honour, but first I would like to finish my album,” says the self taught singer who picked up the electric guitar at 14, and counts Pakistani band Junoon as among his favourites. No one hit wonder, this.